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Town of Comox Seeking Metal Building Contractors for Comox Municipal Works Yard Upgrade Project
[separator headline="h3" title="Reported in Building Links this Week"] December 11, 2013 Metal Building Contractors Needed for Comox Municipal Works Yard Upgrade Project The Town of Comox is seeking suitably qualified pre-engineered metal building contractors to...
Confused by BC’s Forklift Training Regulations? Sign Up for IVES Operator Certification Training at WesternOne in Courtenay!
Are you confused by BC's regulations for forklift training and certification? You're not alone. In simple terms, WorkSafe BC regulations state that employers must provide forklift training for employees. The actual guidelines are more complicated, however, so we've...
The Mortgage Centre Comox Valley Invites You to Experience 1920s and 1930s Vegas in Support of Y.A.N.A.
Angela Zumbo of The Mortgage Centre Comox Valley and Daryl Robbins Notary Public, in partnership, invite you to join them in supporting Y.A.N.A. (You Are Not Alone). Y.A.N.A. was founded in 1986 to help families in School District 71 whose children need medical...
You’ll Love the New Townhomes at Vancouver Island’s Kettle Creek Station in Langford, BC!
As though living on Vancouver Island isn't enough of an incentive, Kettle Creek Station in Langford, a bustling community near Victoria, is now offering townhomes to its residential community. Featuring clean lines and simple aesthetics, the homes at Kettle Creek...
Discover Your Nature at SookePoint on Vancouver Island – Where Victoria Meets the Wild West Coast
One of the finest waterfront real estate developments on Vancouver Island is Silver Spray, a 174-acre seaside development in the community of Sooke. Silver Spray boasts an exceptional selection of new oceanfront homes and residential view lots. Coming soon to Silver...
Building and Safety Standards Branch of BC Issues NAFS Clarification Bulletin
A new North American Fenestration Standards (NAFS) bulletin has just been issued to provide clarification on the wording of requirements relating to windows, doors, and skylights installed in part 9 buildings, which must conform to the North American Fenestration...
Planning Underway for New Connector Road Across Tsolum River
[separator headline="h3" title="Reported in Building Links this Week"] December 4, 2013 New Connector Road Across Tsolum River in Planning Stage A new connector road extending from Veterans Memorial Parkway towards and across the Tsolum River via a new bridge is in...
Ocean Views of Ladysmith Harbour and Nearby Islands Await in Your New Home at The Gales on Vancouver Island
Nestled between the sea and mountains atop a hillside in the small town of Ladysmith, BC, you'll find The Gales, a new 68-home residential development on Vancouver Island. Featuring 26 condominiums and 42 patio homes in...
Make the Most of Canada’s SR&ED Tax Incentives By Calling Island SRED for Your Vancouver Island Business
Canada’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is a federal tax incentive program designed to encourage technological development by offering a substantial rebate on every research dollar spent. If you own a Vancouver Island company and...
Come Home to Stone Manor Estates in the Cowichan Valley – New Homes and Residential Lots For Sale Near Duncan, BC
Come home to Stone Manor Estates in the beautiful Cowichan Valley! Residential lots and new custom homes are now selling in Phase 2 of this picturesque new real estate development just minutes from the city of Duncan on Vancouver Island, BC. With Phase 1 nearly sold...